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YO53 VNE

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,124 mi
Last recorded155,124 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VNE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 155,124 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 155,056 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of car (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

protruding metal on the front bumper not excessive

Pass 1 Dec 2014 108,826 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 108,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,766 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 98,012 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 90,288 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,116 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,747 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,327 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 62,475 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 54,870 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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YO53 VNE is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 94,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YO53 VNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YO53 VNE is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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